What Causes Car Hard Start?

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There arises a situation when your car becomes difficult to start. The problem at times is caused by environmental factors especially when parked in open air. When parked in the open air, the car is exposed to extreme cold temperatures which have adverse effects to the performance of the car. Therefore what causes car hard start? Then check below:

Dead Car Battery

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A dead car battery is the most known contributor to car start problem. This can only be detected by the use of a battery tester which helps measure cranking amps. There are methods of starting a car in case the battery has failed to provide the needed power. This would involve jump-starting but it’s only a temporary solution to the car problem.

The only permanent solution to a dead car battery is replacing the dead with a new one. It’s always advisable to check the charge capacity of a battery. An old car battery may also start behaving in a manner. You should, therefore, make a purchase once the older one has exceeded three months of service. This would solve issues related to car battery failure.

Corrosion of the Starter Connection

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The corrosion of the starter connection can also affect electrical circuit. Corrosion ensures that the current generated does not flow to other cars’ parts making it hard to start the car. It is evidenced when the starter does not freely spin as required when the key is turned. Starter problem can also be seen when the dashboard does not lighting as expected.

Slow Evaporation of Gasoline

This happens when you leave your car outside in open air exposed to low temperatures. Usually experienced during winter where these temperatures slow down the evaporation of gasoline. This extreme cold makes the oil thick and hence cannot flow through the engine in a cold start. This makes the combustion of fuel hard for the car and therefore some actions have to be done to get rid- off the situation.

They may involve the use of a little ether and spray it into the engine. This makes the car start easily. If you want to avoid problems associated with slow evaporation in your car during winter, then use synthetic motor oils. These are not easily affected by the winter extreme cold temperatures since their consistency is maintained.

Defective Transmitter Receiver

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This happens to cars fitted with smart key and the car fails to detect the key. This scenario may be caused by low car charge generated from the battery or the transmitter being defective.

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— Ngugi K.

Ngugi Karani, from Nairobi Kenya, has been writing for Afroautos since its inception. He believes that Africa needs better road transport for transformation. He writes on technology, development and cars. He is inspired by the spirit and passion of the African people to rise above all odds.